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Administering 'top-ups' of epidural analgesiaSubscription
Epidural analgesic is effective in managing acute pain, but failure is relatively common. Nurse administered top-ups of diamorphine can improve the efficacy of epidural analgesia
Benefits of a new class of oral anticoagulantSubscription
Non-vitamin K antagonist oral anticoagulants offer an alternative to warfarin and heparins for treating atrial fibrillation and venous thromboembolism
Safe practice in syringe pump managementSubscription
Syringe pumps are a vital tool for administering medicine, especially in palliative care. However, nurses must have training before using them to ensure patient safety
Anticipatory prescribing in end-of-life careSubscription
Nurses often play a key role in administering medicines from anticipatory prescriptions to patients near the end of life. This article summarises a study of their experiences
How to administer eye drops and ointmentsSubscription
The administration of topical eye medications must be given the same priority and attention to safety as drugs administered by the systemic route
Managing outbreaks of scarlet feverSubscription
England and Wales are currently experiencing unusually high rates of scarlet fever so it is vital that health professionals know what to do when someone is infected
Inpatients’ attitudes to a personalised drug serviceSubscription
There is a lack of information about patient satisfaction with bedside storage of drugs. Researchers evaluated inpatients’ experiences of a new medicines service
How common medicines can affect bone healthSubscription
Drugs used to treat common conditions can adversely affect bone health. Nurses need to be aware of the risks and prevention strategies
Comparing nurses’ and doctors’ prescribing habitsSubscription
Nurses’ prescribing behaviour at a mental health trust was compared with that of their medical mentors to assess similarities and differences
Antibiotics and community Clostridium difficile infectionSubscription
It is important that both patients and health professionals are aware of the risk of Clostridium difficile infection associated with antibiotic prescriptions in outpatient settings
